MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rusty
front and rear axle rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rusty
front and rear axle rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen has light scratch marks at where the end of the wiper blade wipes
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen has light scratch marks at where the end of the wiper blade wipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
wiper worn,front to rear brake pipe loose in its clip,vehicle muddy when tested
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wiper worn,front to rear brake pipe loose in its clip,vehicle muddy when tested
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N897 VOH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 VOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N897 VOH registered?
N897 VOH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 1996.
Is N897 VOH safe to buy?
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